Friday, May 20, 2011

SD RED CARPET: LAGOS CROWD ALL DRESSED UP TO CELEBRATE THE HISTORY AND FUTURE OF AUSTRIAN LACE IN NIGERIAN FASHION

The Austrian Lace - Nigerian Fashion show took place on the 14th of May 2011 at the Eko Hotel, Victoria Island in celebration of "The History and future of Austrian Lace in Nigerian Fashion' and as expected, Lagosians made it a fabulous event, dressing up and gracing the occasion in their hundreds. The dress code simply stated: Smart.Lace preferred..Many (including moi) made an effort to go the lace route but many others free-styled the Lagos way going super funky!. The event was so so packed full, I'm almost tempted to say 'everyone was there'. Lagos folk certainly know how to show themselves a good time..From the traditional fashionista title holder, Iya Oge of Lagos, Chief (Dr) Opral Benson to retired Designer, Abba Folawiyo to the ever beautiful former beauty queen, Helen Prest-Ajayi, Nollywood's Genevieve Nnaji and Femi Bernard to Miss Nigeria, Oluwadamilola Agbajor.. it was a super star-studded event that not only celebrated Austrian Lace in Nigerian Fashion but one that truly celebrated our home-grown designers too.

We say 'Bravo' to the organisers - The Austrian Association of Lace Embroiders and the Austrian Embassy Commercial Section Lagos..It was simply fantastic!

Here are a few pictures from the red carpet, enjoy peeps..This is Lagos life...through SD eyes...!!!

Fashion History Artefacts: Damask is certainly a huge part of
the history of Nigerian fashion

Fashion History Artefacts: Amazing! They don't make lace this way anymore..
Love it!

Fashion lover and entrepreneur, Taofiq Okoya

Bola Balogun (She created a fantastic documentary on
the history of Nigerian Fashion which was showcased at the event)

i love the site. but pls label your guests names. the two ladies in the pics together wearing black is designer folake folarin coker of tiffany amber and fumi. the woman in the second pic wearing the pink top and skirt is nigeria first stylist bola balogun. the last lady in the the blue pants is socialite eunice efole. love you girl but pls ask your guest for there names.

Hmmm..hands up o..I dropped the ball on this one. Names of guests are on another computer...sincere apologies..will update by tomorrow..just wanted to get the pics out.. but thanks very much for your kind comments..:)